HOW KENYAN TOWNS GOT THEIR NAMES

Nairobi

The name Nairobi is a Maasai term meaning a place of cool waters.

Nairobi was set as the capital city of Kenya in 1907. The town is located in the south-central part of the country, in the highlands at an elevation of about 5,500 feet (1,680 meters).

Today the town boasts colourful street art, towering buildings, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and a rich history.

Famous landmarks that define and dart the Nairobi skyline are the Kenyatta international conference centre (KICC), GTC Nairobi, and The Old Mutual building among others.

Eldoret

This town is the principal of Rift Valley. The name Eldoret is derived from the Massai word ‘eldore’, which literally means stony river, the sosiani river is very stony hence this name.

The town came into being in the year 1910 with the construction of a post office on site.

Today the town is known to be a very good education hub with universities such as Moi University, University of Eldoret, and Baraton university.

The town is also known to be home to the best marathon runners in Kenya.